Overton Ward planning approval rate
Overton Ward ward in Lancaster has a 91.0% approval rate based on 89 planning decisions. Lancaster overall: 86.3%.
Last updated: September 2026
91.0%
ward approval rate
89
Decisions
81
Approved
8
Refused
86.3%
Lancaster average
Overton Ward sits slightly above the Lancaster average, with a 4.7 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Overton Ward compares
Overton Ward ward
91.0%
Lancaster overall
86.3%
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Recent decisions in Overton Ward
Demolition of the existing conservatory and erection of a single-storey rear ext · Tue 01 Sep 2026
Erection of a single storey side extension · Wed 19 Aug 2026
2 x Ash - Reduce branch overhanging neighbours roof, reduce lower branches hangi · Fri 10 Jul 2026
Retrospective application for the erection of a front porch and a single storey · Tue 23 Jun 2026
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Other wards in Lancaster
Lower Lune Valley Ward (88.6%)
Bolton And Slyne Ward (92.2%)
Ellel Ward (77.1%)
Upper Lune Valley Ward (90.7%)
Castle Ward (92.6%)
Silverdale Ward (93.5%)
Upper Lune Valley (94.4%)
Scotforth West Ward (94.0%)
Kellet Ward 2015 (87.3%)
Lower Lune Valley (94.1%)
Halton-with-Aughton And Kellet Ward (85.5%)
Silverdale (92.9%)